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A scoping review of national policies for healthy China from 2008 to 2024.

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Title: A scoping review of national policies for healthy China from 2008 to 2024.
Authors: Cai T; Medical School of Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China., Yu H; The Third Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou Normal University (Huzhou Third People's Hospital), Huzhou, 313000, China., Yao Y; Medical School of Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China., Xia Y; Medical School of Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China., Zhou Z; Medical School of Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China., Shen J; Medical School of Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China. sjiantong@163.com.; Huzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China. sjiantong@163.com., Lou J; Huzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, 313000, China. jianlinlou@163.com.
Source: BMC public health [BMC Public Health] 2026 Apr 14; Vol. 26 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 14.
Publication Type: Journal Article; Scoping Review
Language: English
Journal Info: Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100968562 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1471-2458 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14712458 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BMC Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: London : BioMed Central, [2001-
MeSH Terms: Health Policy*, Delivery of Health Care/organization & administration ; China ; Humans ; Policy Making
Abstract: This study reviews all relevant national policies related to the Healthy China Strategy from 2008 to 2024 and identifies potential policy gaps from a health systems perspective. A scoping review was conducted. Out of 7,591 policies, 306 were included. Essential data were extracted and mapped. Over 60 ministries were involved in policy-making, with multisectoral cooperation becoming a key trend. The National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine were identified as the primary leading ministries. To identify priorities and relationships, thematic content analysis was applied, which included the four systems, five reform pillars, and six domains. While several areas, such as leadership & governance, health workforce, and service delivery, received strong policy support, other components of the health system received limited coverage. Based on the findings, the following four policy recommendations are proposed: (1) facilitate multisectoral collaboration; (2) develop a unified policy system focused on Healthy China 2030; (3) strengthen health system building blocks, such as financing, health information, and medicine & technologies; (4) establish a comprehensive tracking, monitoring, and evaluation system.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: Ethical approval for this type of study is not required by our institute. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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Grant Information: 20BTQ042 National Social Science Fund of China
Contributed Indexing: Keywords: China; Healthy China; Policy document; Policy review; Scoping review
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260413 Date Completed: 20260627 Latest Revision: 20260726
Update Code: 20260726
PubMed Central ID: PMC13245047
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-26396-3
PMID: 41975331
Database: MEDLINE
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ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-026-26396-3